FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ECHO VALLEY FARM R

Carrying ECHO VALLEY FARM R over GRIFFIN BROOK

TOWN RD, Merrimack, New Hampshire

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ECHO VALLEY FARM R

The ECHO VALLEY FARM R bridge in Merrimack, New Hampshire carries ECHO VALLEY FARM R over GRIFFIN BROOK. It was built in 2017, making it 9 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.8 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Hampshire bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ECHO VALLEY FARM R compares

▲ 5.9
Load rating vs New Hampshire average (38.2 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of New Hampshire bridges
326
Bridges in Merrimack · 20 in Poor condition
ECHO VALLEY FARM R 44.1 t
New Hampshire average 38.2 t

Live comparison across New Hampshire.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
44.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2017
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.8 m (22 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
90 vehicles/day
Structure Number
007901560010300

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ECHO VALLEY FARM R is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare ECHO VALLEY FARM R against other structures in Merrimack and across New Hampshire. New Hampshire bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for ECHO VALLEY FARM R?

ECHO VALLEY FARM R in Merrimack, New Hampshire on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ECHO VALLEY FARM R inspected?

ECHO VALLEY FARM R's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 90 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ECHO VALLEY FARM R is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ECHO VALLEY FARM R?

ECHO VALLEY FARM R has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ECHO VALLEY FARM R?

ECHO VALLEY FARM R is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is ECHO VALLEY FARM R and does age affect safety?

ECHO VALLEY FARM R was built in 2017, making it 9 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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